Glass manufacturing equipment operates under demanding thermal and mechanical conditions. Depending on the production process, machinery may include furnace-related equipment, glass forming systems, conveying mechanisms, rollers, drive assemblies, and auxiliary pumps. Bearings used near hot process zones may experience elevated temperatures, thermal cycling, contamination, and continuous operation.
Bearing selection must reflect the actual temperature at the bearing location rather than the temperature of the glass or furnace alone.
Recommended MTWB bearing solutions for glass manufacturing:
Special Measures Bearing / Part
Glass production machinery may require customized bearing dimensions, mounting structures, or special mechanical components to accommodate equipment layouts and process-specific conditions. MTWB can assess drawings, samples, operating temperatures, load conditions, and installation constraints to develop application-specific solutions for conveying, forming, and auxiliary machinery.
High Temp. +350°C Bearings
High-temperature bearings are particularly relevant to glass manufacturing equipment where the bearing itself is exposed to temperatures exceeding 350°C. Potential applications include selected furnace-adjacent mechanisms and specialized hot-process equipment. The actual bearing design must account for thermal expansion, oxidation, lubricant limitations, material stability, speed, and load. Suitable cooling or thermal isolation may also be necessary.
Maintenance Free Bearings (Patented)
Maintenance-free bearing solutions can be considered for suitable conveying mechanisms, auxiliary movement systems, and components where frequent relubrication is difficult or where maintenance access is restricted. In glass manufacturing environments, the effects of heat, glass dust, and other contaminants must be assessed before determining whether a maintenance-free design is appropriate.
Oil Pump Bearings
Oil pump bearings may be used in compatible lubrication units and auxiliary pump systems supporting glass production machinery. Reliable bearing operation helps maintain the function of the pump assembly under its specified operating conditions. Selection should consider lubricant characteristics, temperature, rotational speed, shaft loads, and contamination risks.
MTWB supports glass manufacturing equipment manufacturers in evaluating bearing requirements for high-temperature environments, customized machinery, and demanding continuous-duty applications.
